From Pirate to Pilot development and the building of

development and the building of this important link over the river Forth

Also included are the local excursions from the port

detailed maps and a wide range of photos taken over 50 years from leading photographers

Roll on – roll off traffic and containerisation effectively killed them off and their role within the general scheme of cross-Channel services is now consigned to history

From Pirate to Pilot development and the building ofStephen Carter has enjoyed a maritime career spanning over 50 years, building a knowledge of the Island Ports and Irish Sea that is second to none. Stephen was Chief Pilot for many years and Captain of the Parish of Lonan. Stephen recalls his childhood days growing up in Douglas, describing some of the pranks that he and others used to get up to. Many buildings long since demolished are mentioned. The formation of his Laxey Towing Company is told in